Working in the United States - USCIS
If you live outside the United States and want to work here, you generally must apply for a visa from the U.S. Department of State (DOS), unless a visa is not required for people from your country of nationality. You may visit DOS’ Travel Without a Visa page for more information.
Temporary (Nonimmigrant) Workers - USCIS
Jul 24, 2024 · ALERT: USCIS is working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of State to more efficiently facilitate certain employment-based nonimmigrant …
Permanent Workers - USCIS
5 days ago · If you have the right combination of skills, education, and/or work experience and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to live permanently in the United States. Some immigrant visa preference categories require you to have a permanent job offer from a U.S. employer.
H-1B Specialty Occupations - USCIS
Alert: On Jan. 17, 2025, we will publish a revised edition of Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker (edition date: 01/17/25) to align with the recently announced H-1B modernization final rule and the H-2 modernization final rule.
I-765, Application for Employment Authorization - USCIS
5 days ago · Certain aliens noncitizens who are in the United States may file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to request employment authorization and an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers - USCIS
The H-2B program allows U.S. employers or U.S. agents who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary nonagricultural jobs.
Information for Employers and Employees - USCIS
5 days ago · ALERT: USCIS is working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of State to more efficiently facilitate certain employment-based nonimmigrant visas for eligible noncitizens who have graduated from an accredited U.S. institution of higher education.
Employment Authorization - USCIS
Sep 6, 2023 · If you are not a citizen or a lawful permanent resident, you may need to prove that you can work in the United States by presenting an Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766/EAD).
Health Care Worker Certification - USCIS
Jan 7, 2025 · Specifically, the certification verifies the noncitizen has: Education, training, licensing, and experience that: Are comparable with that required for an American health care worker of the same type; Are authentic and, in the case of a license, unencumbered; and
Options for Noncitizen STEM Professionals to Work in the United …
Aug 27, 2024 · This online resource provides an overview of some of the temporary and permanent pathways for noncitizens to work in the United States in STEM fields. This guide also highlights some of the most important considerations for STEM professionals contemplating working in the United States.